The Village of South Holland is a family-focused community in the south suburbs of Chicago.
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Register now online or at the Community Center to join us for a mother/son 80s party! On February 3rd from 6:30-9pm, mothers and sons can come for a night of dancing, food, pictures and more. Ticket prices are $35 each pair of mother/son and $10 for each additional son. Come on out and join us!
Online registration can be done at https://loom.ly/3DDS_Z4.
Our next Citizens Police Academy is coming up, starting March 9! This program helps educate citizens on the daily operations and functions within the South Holland Police Department. Spots fill quickly, so register today! Applications are available at the South Holland Police Department.
Mothers and sons (ages 3-13) are invited to attend an 80s-themed party at the Community Center on February 3 from 6:30-9pm! Come dressed to impress in '80s attire. You will enjoy an evening that includes food, dancing, pictures and much more. All sons must be accompanied by their mother or favorite lady for a spectacular evening.
Tickets are $35 per mother/son pair (ages 3-14) and $10 per additional son.
Please register in advance at the Community Center or online at https://loom.ly/3DDS_Z4
As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy today, we wanted to share this powerful spoken word performance by Johnny JohnnyBlaze Arrington from our MLK Tribute on Saturday.
Village offices will be closed today for MLK Day. The offices will resume regular business hours starting tomorrow.
Join us tomorrow Saturday, January 14 at 10am for a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Everyone is welcome to join at Spirit of God Fellowship at 16350 State St.
The Tribute will include:
-Joint Mass Choir representing South Holland churches
-Spoken word performances
-Praise dancing
-Keynote address by Pastor Phil Tarver
-Refreshments following the service
We can't wait to see you there!
Consider joining our Citizens Police Academy, coming soon!
Interested in learning more about the daily functions of the police department? Stay tuned... Registration for our next Citizen's Police Academy will be opening soon! Class is open to South Holland residents and business owners. Adults only 18+. We would truly appreciate your assistance to help us spread the word.
"Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience. You need experience to gain wisdom." Albert Einstein
Join us this Saturday, January 14, for a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Everyone is welcome to join at Spirit of God Fellowship at 16350 State St.
The Tribute will include:
-Joint Mass Choir representing South Holland churches
-Spoken word performances
-Praise dancing
-Keynote address by Pastor Phil Tarver
Come on out and join us!
Join us for a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, January 14th. We will be having Joint Mass Choir representing South Holland Churches, spoken word performance, praise dancing, a keynote address by Pastor Phil Tarver and refreshments after the event. All are welcome to join us at the Spirit of God Fellowship at 16350 State St. We hope to see you there!
Coffee with a Firefighter this month (January 7) has been canceled. Coffee with a Firefighter will continue February 4 at 9am.
Our iceless skating rink has extended hours again this week for winter break! We'll see you there!
With New Year's Day falling on a Sunday, the Village offices will be closed today, January 2nd. Office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.
What can residents do to help protect the floodplain? The natural function of the floodplain provides storage and conveyance of floodwaters, protects water quality and recharges groundwater reserves. It can and should be protected by all Village residents. Use garden chemicals sparingly and only when necessary and be sure to properly store and dispose of oils, chemicals, and other toxic materials. If you see dumping of debris in ditches or filling in the floodplain, contact the Community Development Department at 708-210-2915.
With Christmas falling on a Sunday, the Village offices will be closed today, December 26th. Office hours will resume on Tuesday, December 27th.
The South Holland Village Board and Administration wishes you and your family a happy and blessed Christmas. We hope you have a spectacular holiday season!
Earlier this year, CBS News featured South Holland's own Madison School for its television newscast program. Since then, the program has grown and has been gifted new equipment, so CBS News did a follow-up segment on them! Congrats to all of the students who are participating in this exciting and worthwhile venture!
Watch the news segment here:
"We knew what we were doing was great, but we also knew there was so much room for growth. That just opened the door for us to do really great things with our kids."
Thanks to everyone who came out to our new iceless skating rink last weekend! We had so much fun gathering with families and community members for some wintry fun!❄️
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the frigid temperatures forecasted for this Friday and Saturday, and with Christmas Day on Sunday, the skating rink will be closed this weekend. However, next week the rink will have extended hours for winter break!
Fri-Sun, Dec 23-25: Closed for weather and Christmas Day
Mon-Fri, Dec 26-30: Open 3-10pm
Sat, Dec 31 (New Year's Eve): Open noon-8pm
Sun, Jan 1 (New Year's Day): Closed for the holiday
Please check southholland.org/skatesoho for current updates and further information.
We are expecting our first big snowstorm tomorrow into Friday, along with subzero temps. Our Public Works department has been pre-treating the streets and will have all plows on the streets throughout the storm. Please remember to move your vehicles from street parking so we can clear the streets as efficiently and effectively as possible.
We put together a fun, throwback-style video that highlights “all you need to snow” about what to do when it snows in South Holland! 📹: Real Video Production Co.
For more information, visit our Snow Removal page: https://bit.ly/3jamjVV. Stay safe and warm!
On December 10, Unity Christian Academy hosted the state semi-final competition for the Illinois High School Esports Association (IHSEA) at Calvin Christian School. This tournament was the largest in-person tournament in the state's history! The village welcomed 383 registered competitors from 63 Illinois high schools. In addition, one UCA player beat the top ranked player in the state and will compete in the state final this Saturday in Springfield!
In an article about the event, an IHSEA representative said, "There's never been a community that has reached out and gone the extra mile like this community has." Congrats to all of the competitors and thanks for representing South Holland so well! 👏👏👏
Read the full article here: https://thelansingjournal.com/2022/12/15/largest-high-school-super-smash-bros-tournament-in-u-s-smashes-down-in-south-holland/
What exactly is the flood hazard in South Holland? The Village is subject to three types of flood hazards: overbank flooding, local drainage, and sewer backup. Depending on where you live in the Village, your property may be susceptible to one, two, or all three of these hazards. To find out if you are in a mapped floodplain call the Community Development Department at 708-210-2915.
How can residents build responsibly? Always contact the Community Development Department at 708-210-2915 before you build on, add fill to, or change your property in any way. A permit may be required and a Village review of the proposed changes may help you to avoid potential drainage problems.
South Holland now has its own skating rink! Due to the popularity of the Iceless Skating Rink at our Winter Wonderland event, we've built our own rink for families to enjoy! Located at the lot behind SoHo Sweets (so you can pair your outing with a hot cocoa or coffee!), the rink is constructed using panels of synthetic ice. Skates are available for rent—$3 adults, $2 kids. Cash and credit card are accepted.
The rink will be opened on Fridays from 3-10pm and Sat/Sun 12-10pm.
For more info, visit southholland.org/skatesoho
Some exciting news for South Holland... Unity Christian Academy has been chosen to host the Illinois High School Esports Association's (IHSEA) statewide semi-finals this Saturday, December 10! IHSEA is the premier high school Esports association in the state and one of the best in the nation. On Saturday, around 300 competitors from about 70 high schools located all over the state of Illinois will travel to South Holland! Because UCA’s new building is under construction, Calvin Christian School is allowing them to use their gym facilities to host the event. The event will be streamed globally at https://www.twitch.tv/IHSEA. Last year's event was the most viewed high school esports LAN tournament in history with over a million views!
Let's give the IHSEA competitors a warm welcome this Saturday, and root for the UCA students who are competing!
South Holland is pleased to be the headquarters for Mighty Knockout BBQ Sauce, a brand founded by professional boxer Mike Evans! The company sells barbecue sauces in a variety of flavors, which can be purchased on their website and in several stores throughout the southwest suburbs. The Village welcomed Mighty Mike's with a ribbon cutting on Monday!
To purchase their sauces and learn more about the company, visit: https://mightymikeevansentertainmentor.godaddysites.com
Last week we celebrated the ribbon cutting for EndGame Nutrition, a smoothie/juice bar that features Herbalife shakes, teas and drinks, along with healthy treats like mini protein donuts! EndGame Nutrition is located at 17112 South Park Ave. Stop by and give them a warm South Holland welcome!
Vets Park is officially Christmas ready! The Winter Wonderland started with a tree lighting that spread through the whole park. Stop on by during the season to see the amazing lights we have on display.
South Holland’s Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting 2022
South Holland’s Winter Wonderland is tonight! Come to Veterans Memorial Park from 6-8pm for:
~Tree and park lighting
~Iceless skating rink (skates provided)
~Kiddie train ride
~Holiday treat vendors
~Movie showing - The Star
~Trolley ride light tour
~Hot cocoa bar
~Performances by Thornwood High School Band and carolers from The Actor's Gymnasium!
The enchanting evening begins with the tree lighting at 6pm, which we will stream live here on FB. Admission is free and open to everyone!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration for Photos With Santa is now closed.
Winter Wonderland is this Friday at Veterans Park! If you are planning on attending, please keep in mind the following:
-The event is free and open to everyone! Registration was required for Santa visits only, and we have met capacity for that. Everyone else is welcome to attend the event!
-The tree lighting ceremony starts promptly at 6:00pm, so you may want to arrive early. Most people come between 5:00-5:30.
-There is free parking at the gravel lot just south of Veterans Park, on 160th, and at First Reformed Church.
-For those who are pre-registered to see Santa, you must pick up your wristband beginning at 5:30pm at the concession stand. This is important. If you do not have a wristband, you will miss your opportunity to see Santa. (Remember, only those who have pre-registered will be able to get a wristband. Registration is now closed.)
-There will be trolley rides taking passengers along the neighborhoods surrounding the park.
-There will be a free hot cocoa bar at the park, while supplies last.
-We'll also have an iceless skating rink, Christmas movie, Christmas treat vendors, a kiddie train ride, and more!
We're looking forward to the big night! See you soon!
How can I protect my property from the flood hazard? Did you know the Village provides a Flood Assistance Rebate Program? This program allows residents that have been pre-qualified to be reimbursed for a percentage of the cost of their floodproofing project. Residents can receive a 25% rebate (up to $2,500) for projects that address surface water diversion, sewer backups and subsurface improvements (such as foundation waterproofing or repairs). The Village also offers a cost sharing program that pays 50% (up to $5,000) for larger sewer backup prevention projects. Call the Community Development Department at 708-210-2915 for more information.
The South Holland Village Board of Trustees wishes you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! South Holland's residents, churches, businesses, schools and service organizations all make our village a special community.
We thank every one of you for being a part of this Village Like No Other!
The Village of South Holland offices will be closed tomorrow and Friday for Thanksgiving. We will return to regular hours on Monday, November 28th.
The Customer Service Center will be closed tomorrow and return to regular hours on Friday, November 25th.
Only 12 days left to sign up for South Holland's 4th annual Winter Showcase (December 4th)! The showcase helps to show boys and girls ages 3-10 how to play baseball, basketball, soccer, football and cheerleading. Registration for the showcase is $20 before November 28 and $25 after November 28 (Cheer session is free).
To register, go to https://loom.ly/CGfbaTQ
For more information, visit https://loom.ly/u4TLuzY
Everyone is invited to join us on December 2 from 6-8pm at Veterans Park for the South Holland Winter Wonderland! The Winter Wonderland will start with a lighting ceremony and have much more activities such as trolley rides, iceless skating rink, live music, refreshments and more!
For the South Holland residents, you can sign up at the South Holland Community Center for your kids (4 per family) to have their photo taken with Santa Claus.
For more information visit https://loom.ly/7aK55Fs
South Holland Police Department is inviting residents ages 55+ to join for Christmas Bingo on Thursday, December 15th (12-3pm) at the South Holland Community Center! There will be prizes and food given out during the bingo. This event is capped at 60 participants so sign up early to secure your spot! For more information, visit https://loom.ly/IZoauk0
Last week we celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Popacorn Popcorn Shop! In addition to serving multiple varieties of popcorn, the store also hosts a mini movie theater for parties! Popacorn is located at 107 Sibley Blvd.
South Holland's Winter Wonderland is closing in on us, December 2 from 6-8pm at Veterans Park, 500 E 160th Pl.! This year we will be featuring a lighting ceremony, trolley rides, iceless skating rink, live music, refreshments and more, all for free!
South Holland residents can also sign up to have their children's photos taken with Santa Claus. There is a limit of 4 kids per family. Registration can be done at the South Holland Community Center.
The 4th Annual Winter Sports Showcase is next month, December 4th! Boys and girls ages 3-10 are invited to come learn how to play a multitude of sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football and cheer. Registration for the showcase is $20 before November 28 and $25 after November 28 (Cheer session is free).
To register, go to https://bit.ly/3geZ2kM.
Today we honor the veterans and military personnel who have served and sacrificed for our country. The Village of South Holland has a deep appreciation for our military, as shown in many monuments throughout town. We would like to share again this year a video that highlights those monuments, a tangible tribute to our country's heroes. Watch the video at https://loom.ly/_pN1L-Y
We have reached capacity for this giveaway. Thank you to everyone who registered!
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We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new website! This site is attractive, user-friendly, and accessible for the sight- and hearing-impaired. Visit southholland.org to view and explore! If you have questions or issues finding anything on the site, please email [email protected].
It’s the most FUN 5K around! Join us for the South Holland Fun Run 5K on September 10! Runners are encouraged to wear costumes or accessories, and we will have some fun surprises along the course to keep participants entertained! Registration ends September 5 or until spots are filled, so sign up today! Register here: https://bit.ly/3CtFAcN.
Thanks to all those who came to see the first Concert in the Park for South Holland. We have a recap video made for those who were there and for those who were not. Take a look!
South Holland’s Cruise Night was amazing! Thanks to all who came either as a spectator or car owner. Take a look at the recap of the event.
We have a little promotion video for you about the Fun Run 5K, take a look! Saturday, September 10 | REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3RBvYla | More information can be found at https://bit.ly/3oExeXm
We had a blast at our Fun Run 5K last weekend! Held on September 11, the morning started with a moving 9/11 tribute. Then we kicked the race off with over 300 participants! As you can see in this video, the event was happy, colorful and FUN! 🎥: Real Video Production Co.
SoHo Sweets has been open for about a month now! Have you visited yet? Take a look back at how the 110-year-old home was transformed into a beautiful ice cream & coffee shop! #sohosweetlife 📹: Real Video Production Co.
Chicago police officer Ella French procession comes through South Holland.
This is the first part of the funeral procession for Officer Ella French, coming through South Holland for a private internment service. The procession is 900-plus vehicles long, so we will begin filming again shortly.
Here’s a sneak peek of some of the colorful swag you’ll get when you participate in this year’s Fun Run 5K! Our goodie bags are a lot of fun this year… get yours by signing up today! https://www.southholland.org/2021-south-holland-fun-run/
🎇🇺🇸2021 South Holland Independence Day fireworks show! 🇺🇸🎇
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Memorial Day Parade yesterday! Check out this quick video recap that captures the parade's highlights! 🎥: Real Video Production Co.
Mayor De Graff’s opening remarks before the Starbucks ribbon cutting!
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